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I’m Amy, a Houston, Texas-based independent editor. I’m the type of person who finds this joke hilarious:If you groaned or don’t get it, don’t worry. My love of language began at an early age, and I’ve lived and breathed editing since I got my first taste of it in my high school’s newspaper class. I loved it and made it my focus in college, becoming a newspaper editor again while working on my degree in mass communication. (See my FAQs/Rates page for more background information and qualifications.)

Editing is especially crucial these days since we live in a competitive, technology-powered world. First impressions are often made by the words we write. Think about it: resumés, books, emails, essays, personal and professional websites, etc. Fair or not, people judge us by that content. You don’t want the months or years you spent slaving away on your debut novel to be in vain because you (unknowingly) sent an error-filled manuscript to a literary agent or publishing company. No matter what you’ve written, it’s a reflection of yourself and needs to be pristine and professional.

That’s where I come in. I will thoroughly edit anything written, checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, consistency, plot, character development, and more, depending on the type(s) of editing chosen. I offer both copyediting and developmental editing. See descriptions of both, and what you can expect from me, on my FAQs/Rates page. Use the Contact Me page to send me questions, project information, or feedback. Tell me about what you’re working on, and I can provide suggestions and personalize an estimate for you.

Also, check out and like my Facebook page, where I post tips and specials and answer questions. Click the slide-out sidebar on the left, or copy this link: facebook.com/editoramyhardwick. Finally, if you’d like to see something else on this site, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you!